Budget Crisis Causes Mental Health Care Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The looming state budget shortfall has mental health officials in Selma speaking out about the impact deep budget cuts could have in the community.
George McDonald
George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Articles
Orrville Man on Trial for Capital Murder in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man goes on trial for capital murder in Selma.
Career Day in Camden Puts Students on a Path to Success
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An annual event at a Wilcox County middle school puts students on an early path to college and career readiness.
ADEM Hosts Earth Day in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Alabama Department of Environmental Management hosted about a 120 middle schoolers at an Earth Day celebration at School of Discovery in Selma.
WCCS Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Community College System
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Wallace Community College Selma celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Alabama Community College System -- by taking a look back at its past -- while keeping an eye on its future.
Deputies Now Equipped with Body Cams in Dallas and Perry Counties
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The unrest in Baltimore is yet another example of some people's mistrust of police. And that's why more and more law enforcement agencies are starting to use body cameras.
West Alabama: What’s Next?
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma and West Alabama captured the world spotlight last month with the 50th anniversary of the historic Voting Rights marches of 1965. But now THAT attention is over and all the crowds are gone -- leaving the area with all the same old issues to deal with.
Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment in Full Swing in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a full slate of activities on tap at the Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Re-enactment in Selma.
Faith Matters: Selma Church Cafe Brews Up Community Connection
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a unique outreach ministry brewing at a church in Selma -- designed to help the church connect with the community.
Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment Set to Get Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- It's history re-created in modern day form. The annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment kicks off this week.
